APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a function of the bones in the musculoskeletal system?
A
Producing red and white blood cells
B
Providing attachment sites for muscles
C
Storing excess glucose for energy
D
Secreting hormones to regulate blood calcium levels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your skeleton provides a framework for your muscles and other soft tissues. Together, they support your body’s weight, maintain your posture and help you move.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bones facilitate movement by serving as points of attachment for your muscles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tendons are a common tissue that connect muscle to bone. A tendon is a cord-like, fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension.

Detailed explanation-4: -The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and muscles, which form a framework for the body. Tendons, ligaments and fibrous tissue bind the structures together to create stability, with ligaments connecting bone to bone, and tendons connecting muscle to bone.

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